A Toronto teacher who’s been on medical leave since the start of the academic year, but who actively campaigned for the federal election during that time, is also working in a Montreal school.Roseline Dorcin was scheduled to teach a Grade 3/4 French immersion class at Toronto’s Earl Haig Public School starting in September but took a paid medical leave and a supply teacher was put in her place. On Wednesday, staff at St. Monica Elementary School in Montreal’s west end confirmed Dorcin is teaching there.Toronto District School Board spokesperson Ryan Bird says the board has been “investigating these serious concerns, which, if true, would be considered sick leave abuse.”“Earlier this week, our investigation revealed that this employee has been working at a school in Montreal,” he told the Star Wednesday. “As soon as we learned of that, we took immediate action and suspended her pay pending the outcome of our investigation.”Contacted on Wednesday afternoon, Dorcin told the Star that someone would be commenting on her behalf, but nobody responded by Wednesday evening.“I will not make additional comments at this time,” she told the Star. “I’ve been advised not to comment to reporters but you’ll hear my side of the story.”According to their collective agreements, teachers on sick leave are entitled to 11 days at 100 per cent of their salary; and 120 short-term leave and disability plan days at 90 per cent of their salary.The Star contacted the English Montreal School Board, which was surprised to learn that a teacher working for them was on medical leave from a Toronto school.“This is news to us,” said spokesperson Michael Cohen, adding he had no details on the matter. “All we can say is that we’re going to look into it ... We can’t jump to any conclusions.”The Star called St. Monica on Wednesday, where a staff member confirmed that Dorcin is ...
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